Medals

Distinguished Service Cross

The Distinguished Service Cross may be awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the U.S Army Air Force, distinguishes him or herself by extraordinary heroism in action against an enemy of the United States.

Medal Not Issued

Distinguished Service Medal

The Distinguished Service Medal is issued for exceptionally meritorious service to the government of the United States in either a senior government service position, or as a senior officer of the United States armed forces, or other uniformed services.

The Silver Star is awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States. It may be awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the U.S Armed Forces, distinguishes himself or herself by extraordinary heroism.

The Distinguished Flying Cross is a medal awarded to any member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself or herself in support of operations by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight.

The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration which may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service. When awarded for bravery, it is the fourth-highest combat award of the U.S. Armed Forces.

The Meritorious Service Medal is a military award presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service to the United States.

The Air Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the Armed Forces of the United States, shall have distinguished himself/herself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.

The Aerial Achievement Medal is awarded to any member of the United States military who, while serving in a capacity with the U.S. Air Force, distinguishes themselves by sustained meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.

The Achievement Medal was first proposed as a means to recognize the contributions of junior officers and enlisted personnel who were not eligible to receive the higher Commendation Medal or the Meritorious Service Medal.

Ribbons

Meritorious Unit Commendation

The Meritorious Unit Commendation is awarded to any command of the U.S. Army which performs exceptionally meritorious service, accomplishes specific acts of outstanding achievement, or excels in combat operations against armed enemies of the USA.

Awarded to all members who have participated in the Forgotten Skies or Ghost Skies Campaigns. The participating member is required to fly a minimum of 15 sessions per phase during the three phases of a campaign to earn a battle star.